Construction Managers

Typical job duties performed with this occupation include:

TASK DUTIES
Direct acquisition of land for construction projects.
Study job specifications to determine appropriate construction methods.
Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, or design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, or construction problems.
Plan, organize, or direct activities concerned with the construction or maintenance of structures, facilities, or systems.
Determine labor requirements for dispatching workers to construction sites.
Inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes or other regulations.
Requisition supplies or materials to complete construction projects.
Prepare and submit budget estimates, progress reports, or cost tracking reports.
Develop or implement quality control programs.
Apply green building strategies to reduce energy costs or minimize carbon output or other sources of harm to the environment.
Develop construction budgets to compare green and non-green construction alternatives, in terms of short-term costs, long-term costs, or environmental impacts.
Develop or implement environmental protection programs.
Implement training programs on environmentally responsible building topics to update employee skills and knowledge.
Inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with environmental regulations.
Perform, or contract others to perform, pre-building assessments, such as conceptual cost estimating, rough order of magnitude estimating, feasibility, or energy efficiency, environmental, and sustainability assessments.
Secure third-party verification from sources such as Leadership in Energy Efficient Design (LEED) to ensure responsible design and building activities or to achieve favorable LEED ratings for building projects.
Direct and supervise construction or related workers.
Plan, schedule, or coordinate construction project activities to meet deadlines.
Investigate damage, accidents, or delays at construction sites to ensure that proper construction procedures are being followed.
Prepare contracts or negotiate revisions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers, or subcontractors.
Implement new or modified plans in response to delays, bad weather, or construction site emergencies.
Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to representatives of the owner or developer, including administrative staff, workers, or clients.
Apply for and obtain all necessary permits or licenses.
Evaluate construction methods and determine cost-effectiveness of plans, using computer models.
Contract or oversee craft work, such as painting or plumbing.
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*Note: Not all occupations will have a full list of Task Duties or associated programs

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Training for this occupational program or those in a similar family of programs can be located at the following postsecondary institutions in the State of Kansas. Please check with a program advisor at the postsecondary institution for more information on the particular focus of each program listed. Programs nearest the local area appear first. Click on the program to find more information.

INSTITUTION NAME	CITY	INSTITUTION TYPE	PROGRAM TITLE	AWARDS	HOURS
Washburn University	Topeka	Public	GENERAL BUSINESS	Bachelor Degree - BBA	120
Washburn University	Topeka	Public	MANAGEMENT	Bachelor Degree - BBA	120
University of Kansas	Lawrence	Public	BUSINESS	Bachelor Degree - BSB	120
University of Kansas	Lawrence	Public	BUSINESS	Bachelor Degree - BBA	120
University of Kansas	Lawrence	Public	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT	Bachelor Degree - BSB	120
Kansas State University	Manhattan	Public	CONSTRUCTION SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT	Bachelor Degree - BS	124
Kansas State University	Manhattan	Public	GENERAL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION	Bachelor Degree - BS	126
Kansas State University	Manhattan	Public	MANAGEMENT	Bachelor Degree - BS	126
Emporia State University	Emporia	Public	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION	Bachelor Degree - BSB	120
Wichita State University	Wichita	Public	GENERAL BUSINESS	Bachelor Degree - BBA	120
Pittsburg State University	Pittsburg	Public	CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY	Bachelor Degree - BSET	120
Pittsburg State University	Pittsburg	Public	MANAGEMENT	Bachelor Degree - BBA	120
Pittsburg State University	Pittsburg	Public	CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT	Bachelor Degree - BST	120
Fort Hays State University	Hays	Public	MANAGEMENT	Bachelor Degree - BBA	120
Bryan University	Topeka	Private	FIRST LINE SUPERVISION AND LEADERSHIP	Certificate - CERT2
Bryan University	Topeka	Private	EFFECTIVE BUSINESS WRITING SKILLS	Certificate - CERT2
Bryan University	Topeka	Private	PROJECT MANAGEMENT ESSENTIALS	Certificate - CERT2
Bryan University	Topeka	Private	WORKFORCE READINESS - PRODUCTIVITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY	Certificate - CERT2
Bryan University	Topeka	Private	WORKFORCE READINESS - LEADERSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITY	Certificate - CERT2
Bryan University	Topeka	Private	WORKFORCE READINESS - INITIATIVE AND SELF-DIRECTION	Certificate - CERT2
Bryan University	Topeka	Private	WORKFORCE READINESS - FLEXIBILITY AND ADAPTABILITY	Certificate - CRTPB
Bryan University	Topeka	Private	WORKFORCE READINESS - FINANCIAL LITERACY	Certificate - CERT2
Bryan University	Topeka	Private	WORKFORCE READINESS - CRITICAL THINKING AND PROBLEM SOLVING	Certificate - CERT2
Bryan University	Topeka	Private	WORKFORCE READINESS - CREATIVE AND INNOVATION	Certificate - CERT2
Bryan University	Topeka	Private	SIX SIGMA GREEN BELT	Certificate - CERT2
Bryan University	Topeka	Private	SIX SIGMA BLACK BELT	Certificate - CERT2
Bryan University	Topeka	Private	CERTIFIED ASSOCIATE BUSINESS MANAGER	Certificate - CERT2
Bryan University	Topeka	Private	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION & MANAGEMENT	Associate of Applied Science - AAS
Bryan University	Topeka	Private	OFFICE PROFESSIONALISM & TECHNOLOGY	Certificate of Completion - CERT
Bryan University	Topeka	Private	WORKFORCE READINESS - COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION	Certificate - CERT2
Bryan University	Topeka	Private	LEAN ENTERPRISE CERTIFICATION I	Certificate - CERT2
Bryan University	Topeka	Private	PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL	Certificate - CERT2
Bryan University	Topeka	Private	WORKPLACE SKILLS - COMPUTER CONCEPTS	Certificate - CRTPB
Bryan University	Topeka	Private	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION	Diploma - CERT1
Bryan University	Topeka	Private	WORKFORCE READINESS - SOCIAL AND CROSS CULTURAL SKILLS	Certificate - CERT2
Rasmussen College - Topeka	Topeka	Private	BUSINESS MANAGEMENT - HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT	Bachelor of Science - BS
Rasmussen College - Topeka	Topeka	Private	BUSINESS MANAGEMENT - ENTREPRENEURSHIP	Bachelor of Science - BS
Rasmussen College - Topeka	Topeka	Private	BUSINESS MANAGEMENT - BUSINESS ANALYSIS	Bachelor of Science - BS
Grantham University	Lenexa	Private	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - MARKETING	Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA
Grantham University	Lenexa	Private	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION	Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA
Grantham University	Lenexa	Private	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - GENERAL MANAGEMENT	Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA
Grantham University	Lenexa	Private	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION	Master of Business Administration - MBA
Grantham University	Lenexa	Private	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION	Bachelor of Science - BS
Grantham University	Lenexa	Private	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT	Associate of Arts - AA
Grantham University	Lenexa	Private	BUSINESS LEADERSHIP	Certificate - CERT
Grantham University	Lenexa	Private	BUSINESS MANAGEMENT	Bachelor of Science - BS
Grantham University	Lenexa	Private	BUSINESS MANAGEMENT	Associate of Arts - AA
Grantham University	Lenexa	Private	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT	Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA
Park University	Kansas City	Private	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - MARKETING	Bachelor of Science - BS
Park University	Kansas City	Private	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS	Bachelor of Science - BS
Park University	Kansas City	Private	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - MANAGEMENT	Bachelor of Science - BS
Park University	Kansas City	Private	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - FINANCE	Bachelor of Science - BS
Park University	Kansas City	Private	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT	Bachelor of Science - BS
Park University	Kansas City	Private	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION	Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA
Rasmussen College - Overland Park	Overland Park	Private	BUSINESS MANAGEMENT - BUSINESS ANALYSIS	Bachelor of Science - BS
Rasmussen College - Overland Park	Overland Park	Private	BUSINESS MANAGEMENT - HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT	Bachelor of Science - BS
Rasmussen College - Overland Park	Overland Park	Private	BUSINESS MANAGEMENT - ENTREPRENEURSHIP	Bachelor of Science - BS
National American University - Overland Park	Overland Park	Private	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - PRE LAW	Bachelor of Science - BS
Oklahoma Wesleyan University - Overland Park	Overland Park	Private	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - MARKETING	Master of Business Administration - MBA
Oklahoma Wesleyan University - Overland Park	Overland Park	Private	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT	Master of Business Administration - MBA
Oklahoma Wesleyan University - Overland Park	Overland Park	Private	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - FINANCE	Master of Business Administration - MBA
Oklahoma Wesleyan University - Overland Park	Overland Park	Private	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP	Master of Business Administration - MBA
Oklahoma Wesleyan University - Overland Park	Overland Park	Private	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - NURSING MANAGEMENT	Master of Business Administration - MBA
Oklahoma Wesleyan University - Overland Park	Overland Park	Private	STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP	Master of Science - MS
Oklahoma Wesleyan University - Overland Park	Overland Park	Private	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION	Master of Business Administration - MBA
Oklahoma Wesleyan University - Overland Park - Lowell Ave.	Overland Park	Private	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION	Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA
Oklahoma Wesleyan University - Overland Park - Lowell Ave.	Overland Park	Private	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION	Master of Business Administration - MBA
Webster University	Kansas City	Private	MANAGEMENT - HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT	Bachelor of Arts - BA
Webster University	Kansas City	Private	MANAGEMENT - HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION	Bachelor of Arts - BA
Webster University	Kansas City	Private	BUSINESS ADMINSTRATION - MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP	Master of Business Administration - MBA
Webster University	Kansas City	Private	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - FINANCE	Master of Business Administration - MBA
Webster University	Kansas City	Private	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION	Master of Business Administration - MBA
Webster University	Kansas City	Private	MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP	Master of Arts - MA
Webster University	Kansas City	Private	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - MARKETING	Master of Business Administration - MBA
Webster University	Kansas City	Private	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT	Master of Business Administration - MBA
Webster University	Kansas City	Private	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT	Master of Business Administration - MBA
Webster University	Kansas City	Private	MANAGEMENT	Bachelor of Arts - BA
DeVry University - Holmes Rd	Kansas City	Private	GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT	Graduate Certificate - CERTG
DeVry University - Holmes Rd	Kansas City	Private	MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT	Master of Business Administration - MBA
DeVry University - Holmes Rd	Kansas City	Private	MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - HEALTH SERVICES	Master of Business Administration - MBA
DeVry University - Holmes Rd	Kansas City	Private	MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - MARKETING	Master of Business Administration - MBA
DeVry University - Holmes Rd	Kansas City	Private	MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - FINANCE	Master of Business Administration - MBA
DeVry University - Holmes Rd	Kansas City	Private	MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION -PROJECT MANAGEMENT	Master of Business Administration - MBA
DeVry University - Holmes Rd	Kansas City	Private	MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - NETWORK AND COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEMENT	Master of Business Administration - MBA
DeVry University - Holmes Rd	Kansas City	Private	MANAGEMENT-INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY-NETWORKING FUNDAMENTALS	Bachelor of Science - BS
DeVry University - Holmes Rd	Kansas City	Private	MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - PUBILC ADMINISTRATION	Master of Business Administration - MBA
DeVry University - Holmes Rd	Kansas City	Private	MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS	Master of Business Administration - MBA
DeVry University - Holmes Rd	Kansas City	Private	MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - INFORMATION SECURITY	Master of Business Administration - MBA
DeVry University - Holmes Rd	Kansas City	Private	MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - HUMAN RESOURCES	Master of Business Administration - MBA
DeVry University - Holmes Rd	Kansas City	Private	MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - ACCOUNTING	Master of Business Administration - MBA
DeVry University - Holmes Rd	Kansas City	Private	MANAGEMENT- GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT	Bachelor of Science - BS
DeVry University - Holmes Rd	Kansas City	Private	MANAGEMENT-INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY-CISCO NETWORKING FUNDAMENTALS	Bachelor of Science - BS
DeVry University - Holmes Rd	Kansas City	Private	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - ENTREPRENEURSHIP	Master of Business Administration - MBA
DeVry University - Holmes Rd	Kansas City	Private	MANAGEMENT- BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE & ANALYTICS MANAGEMENT	Bachelor of Science - BS
DeVry University - Holmes Rd	Kansas City	Private	CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE MANAGEMENT	Graduate Certificate - CERTG
DeVry University - Holmes Rd	Kansas City	Private	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION- CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE MANAGEMENT	Master of Business Administration - MBA
DeVry University - Holmes Rd	Kansas City	Private	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION- GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT	Master of Business Administration - MBA
DeVry University - Holmes Rd	Kansas City	Private	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION- BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE & ANALYTICS MANAGEMENT	Bachelor of Science - BS
DeVry University - Holmes Rd	Kansas City	Private	BIG DATA AND ANALYTICS	Graduate Certificate - CERTG
DeVry University - Holmes Rd	Kansas City	Private	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION- GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT	Bachelor of Science - BS
DeVry University - Holmes Rd	Kansas City	Private	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION-BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE & ANALYTICS MANAGEMENT	Master of Business Administration - MBA
National American University - Garden City	Garden City	Private	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION EMPH MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS	Bachelor of Science - BS
National American University - Garden City	Garden City	Private	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION EMPH INFORMATION SYSTEMS	Bachelor of Science - BS
National American University - Garden City	Garden City	Private	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION EMPH MANAGEMENT	Bachelor of Science - BS
National American University - Garden City	Garden City	Private	MANAGEMENT	Associate of Applied Science - AAS
National American University - Garden City	Garden City	Private	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION EMPH PRE-LAW	Bachelor of Science - BS
National American University - Garden City	Garden City	Private	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION	Associate of Applied Science - AAS
National American University - Garden City	Garden City	Private	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION	Bachelor of Science - BS
National American University - Garden City	Garden City	Private	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION EMPH INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS	Bachelor of Science - BS
National American University - Garden City	Garden City	Private	MANAGEMENT	Bachelor of Science - BS

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